I currently work Full time as a Social Services director as well as helping on the floor as a CNA/TMA as needed in a 46 bed facility. I have worked in LTC for the last 24 years as a CNA, TMA, Activities Director and then transitioned into Social Services. I enjoy working with the elderly and helping them in any way possible.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Director
River Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - Current
Responsible for providing social services and advocacy to resident of the facility
Responsible for initial and ongoing clinical and social services assessments
Coordinate care conferences with guardians and responsible parties
Responsible for admissions related activities and coordinating with primary physicians
Responsible for discharge planning and coordinating efforts with area agencies and discharge planners
Provide psychosocial visits and help developed behavior interventions
Provided initial and ongoing training for employees on residents bill of rights and social services needs
Part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for improving clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction
Social Services Designee
Franklin Restorative Care Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
Responsible for providing social services and advocacy to residents of the facility
Responsible for initial and ongoing clinical and social services assessments
Coordinating care conferences with guardians and responsible parties
Responsible for all admissions related activities and coordinating with primary care physicians
Responsible for discharge planning and coordinating efforts with area agencies and discharge planners
Provided psych social visits and helped develop behavior interventions
Provided initial and ongoing training for employees on resident bill of rights and social service needs
Activities Director
Franklin Restorative Care Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Coordinated activities programming for a 40-bed skilled nursing facility
Supervised and provided recreational training to activities assistants
Responsible for communicating with senior leadership on quality outcomes associated with activities
Implemented new activity ideas and outings based on resident preferences
Part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for improving clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction
CNA/TMA
Divine Providence Community Home
12.2019 - 03.2020
Responsible for helping residents with activities of daily living
Provided 1:1 and group engagement with residents
Provided medication administration and other duties as directed by the nursing department
Charted and documented tasks associated with residents' care plan
Education
GED -
Iowa Lakes Community College
01.2003
Skills
Social Services
Clinical/Behavioral Assessments
Cognitive Testing
Compliance Reporting
Mental Health Advocacy
Team Leadership
Excellent analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Professionalreferences
Katie Evers, RN-MDS, Care Coordinator 507-430-0914
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Health Care CenterLicensed Vocational Nurse at Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Health Care Center